Penspen, a leading global provider of engineering and management services to the energy industry, has underlined its commitment to growth in the Middle East with three new appointments and investment in a new office in Iraq.

Ahmed Al-Dadah and Na’el Barghouthi have this month joined the company, while Michael Simm, executive vice president of Engineering and Project Management, has been newly appointed to the role of regional director for Penspen’s Middle East business, said a statement.

A new Iraq office, located in Basra will expand Penspen’s geographical reach and become the fourth location in the region joining Abu Dhabi, Doha and Khafji, it said.

Al-Dadah has been appointed to the role of business development director for E&PM, while Barghouthi joins Penspen as director of Asset Integrity, Middle East and Asia Pacific regions.

Peter O’Sullivan, chief executive, said:  “This is an exciting time for Penspen as we continue our substantial growth in the Middle East. I am confident Michael, Na’el and Ahmed will play a key role in strengthening our 300-strong team in the region.

“Their industry expertise and leadership skills will drive our strategic objectives to grow our engineering, project management, field development and asset integrity businesses.” - TradeArabia News Service